[dmg1969]

A lot of people go to Lowes and Home Depot (including me), but I find that, for specialized items, your average hardware store like Ace is still better. Just this week, I needed a new pulley for my table saw. A simple 2 1/4-2 1/2" "A" belt pulley for a 5/8" shaft. I went to Lowes and Home Depot...neither carry pulleys. I also stopped by a few auto parts stores...nope. I ended up going to the local Ace Hardware on lunch the other day and they had plenty of them. For most things, Lowes and Home Depot are fine. For other things, the smaller chains are still better.

Dave G.